Quick Reference Guide

Digital Proprietary Telephone

Model No. KX-DT521/KX-DT543/KX-DT546
Digital DSS Console
Model No. KX-DT590
Thank you for purchasing a Digital Proprietary Telephone (DPT). Please read this
manual carefully before using this product and save this manual for future use. For
more details, please refer to the manuals of the PBX.

This product supports the following PBX versions and CODEC types:
R KX-NS1000: PCMPR Software File Version 3.1000 or later
R KX-NCP500/KX-NCP1000: PBMPR Software File Version 8.0100 or later
R KX-TDE100/KX-TDE200: PMMPR Software File Version 8.0100 or later
R KX-TDE600: PGMPR Software File Version 8.0100 or later
R KX-TDA30*1: PSMPR Software File Version 5.0100 or later
R KX-TDA50*2: PSMPR Software File Version 6.0100 or later
R KX-TDA100/KX-TDA200: PMPR Software File Version 5.0100 or later
R KX-TDA600: PLMPR Software File Version 5.0100 or later
R KX-TDA100D: PDMPR Software File Version 5.2000 or later
R CODEC: G.711
*1 For Canada only
*2 For the United States only
Note
R In this manual, the suffix of each model number is omitted unless necessary.
R The illustrations may differ from the appearance of the actual product.
Trademarks
R Plantronics is a trademark or registered trademark of Plantronics, Inc.
R All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.

Document Version: 2014–01

Important Information

Important Information
WARNING
Disconnect the telephone line cord from this product if this product emits smoke, an
abnormal smell, or makes unusual noise. These conditions can cause fire or
electric shock. Confirm that smoke has stopped and contact an authorized service
center.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the telephone, be sure to unplug the extension line before
you set up or remove the KX-DT590 (Digital DSS Console).

FCC and Other Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
R Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
R Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
R Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
R Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

WHEN PROGRAMMING EMERGENCY NUMBERS AND (OR) MAKING TEST

CALLS TO EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
a. Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call.
b. Perform such activities in the off-peak hours, such as early morning or late
evenings.

This equipment is hearing aid compatible.

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 Important Information
When you hold the phone to your ear, noise might be heard in your Hearing Aid.
Some Hearing Aids are not adequately shielded from external RF (radio frequency)
energy. If noise occurs, use the speakerphone option (if applicable) when using this
phone. Consult with your audiologist or Hearing Aid manufacturer about the
availability of Hearing Aids which provide adequate shielding to RF energy
commonly emitted by digital devices.

For users in Canada only

R This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
R This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.

Compliance with TIA-1083 standard:

Compatible with Telephone handsets identified with this
Hearing Aid T-Coil logo have reduced noise and interference
when used with T-Coil equipped hearing
aids and cochlear implants.

T
TIA-1083

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Accessory Information

Accessory Information
Included Accessories
KX-DT521/KX-DT543/KX-DT546
Handset (1) Handset Cord (1) Telephone Line Cord (1)

Stand (1)
KX-DT521 KX-DT543
KX-DT546

KX-DT590
Stand (1) Telephone Line Cord (1) Wall mounting adaptor (1)

Screws for wall mounting (3)*1 Screws for attaching to the unit (2)

*1 Two screws for attaching the KX-DT590 to a wall.

One screw for attaching the wall mounting adaptor to the unit.
Note
For extra orders for the accessories, call toll-free: 1-800-332-5368. (For users in the
United States only)

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 Accessory Information

Optional Accessories
KX-DT521 KX-DT543 KX-DT546
Wall mount kit KX-A432 KX-A433
Digital DSS Console KX-DT590

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Location of Controls

Location of Controls
KX-DT521

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 Location of Controls

KX-DT543
KX-DT546

KX-DT590

A LCD (Liquid Crystal Display):

KX-DT521: 1 line, KX-DT543: 3 lines, KX-DT546: 6 lines
B Message/Ringer Lamp:
When you receive an intercom call, the lamp flashes green,
and on an outside call, the lamp flashes red. When someone
has left you a message, the lamp stays on red.
C Flexible CO Buttons: Used to seize an outside line or perform
a feature that has been assigned to the key.

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Location of Controls
D Handset Hook: Keeps the handset stable when the unit is
mounted on a wall.
E Headset Jack
F PAUSE/PROGRAM (KX-DT521 only): Used to insert a pause
when storing a telephone number. This button is also used for
programming this unit.
PAUSE (KX-DT543/KX-DT546 only): Used to insert a pause
when storing a telephone number.
G CONF: Used to establish a multiple party conversation.
H MESSAGE: Used to leave a message waiting indication or call
back the party who left the message waiting indication.
I FLASH/RECALL: Used to disconnect the current call and
make another call without hanging up.
J REDIAL: Used to redial the last dialed number.
K AUTO ANS/MUTE: Used to receive an incoming call in
hands-free mode or mute the microphone/handset during a
conversation.
L TRANSFER: Used to transfer a call to another party.
M AUTO DIAL/STORE: Used for System/Personal Speed Dialing
or storing programme changes.
N HOLD: Used to place a call on hold.
O INTERCOM: Used to make or receive intercom calls.
P SP-PHONE (Speakerphone): Used for performing hands-free
operations.
Q Microphone: Used for hands free conversations.
R Navigator Key: Used to adjust the volume and the display
contrast or select desired items.
S ENTER*1: Used to assign the selected item.
T Soft Buttons (S1-S4)*1: S1-S4 (located from left to right) are
used to select the item displayed on the bottom line of the
display.

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 Location of Controls
U EHS (Electronics Hook Switch) Jack*1
V FWD/DND*1: Used to switch Call Forwarding or Do Not Disturb
on your extension.
W CANCEL*1: Used to cancel the selected item.
*1 KX-DT543/KX-DT546 only

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Before Operating the Telephone

Before Operating the Telephone

Speaker volume
While in a hands-free conversation
Press [ ] or [ ] to adjust the volume.
Handset/Headset volume*1
While using the handset or headset
Press [ ] or [ ] to adjust the volume.
Ringer volume
While on-hook or receiving a call
Press [ ] or [ ] to adjust the volume.
LCD Contrast
While on-hook
1. Press the PROG soft button (S1).*2
2. Enter .
3. Press [ENTER].*3
4. Press [ ] or [ ] to adjust the LCD contrast.
5. Press [ENTER].*3
6. Press [CANCEL].*2
Ring Tone
1. Press the PROG soft button (S1).*2
2. Press a flexible CO button or [INTERCOM] 2 times.
3. Enter 2 digits (01-30) using the dial keys (0-9), or press [ ] or [ ] to
select the ring tone.
4. Press [ENTER].*3
5. Press [CANCEL].*2
*1 If you hear your own voice through the handset or headset, decrease the
volume.
*2 For KX-DT521, press [PAUSE/PROGRAM].
*3 For KX-DT521, press [AUTO DIAL/STORE].

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 Before Operating the Telephone
LCD Backlight
While on-hook
1. Press the PROG soft button (S1).*1
2. Enter .
3. Press [ENTER].*2
4. Press a dial key to select the LCD backlight mode.
: Automatic
: Always ON
: Always OFF
5. Press [ENTER].*2
6. Press [CANCEL].*1
*1 For KX-DT521, press [PAUSE/PROGRAM].
*2 For KX-DT521, press [AUTO DIAL/STORE].

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Feature Operations

Feature Operations
Making Calls
Calling
MTo an extensionN
1. Go off-hook.
2. Dial an extension number.
MTo an outside partyN
1. Go off-hook.
2. Press a flexible CO button.
3. Dial the outside party’s phone number.
Redial
1. Go off-hook.
2. Press [REDIAL].
Quick Dialing
1. Go off-hook.
2. Dial a quick dialing number.
Doorphone Call
1. Go off-hook.
2. Enter .
3. Enter a doorphone number (2 digits).
4. After the confirmation tone, talk.
System Speed Dialing
1. Go off-hook.
2. Press [AUTO DIAL/STORE].
3. Enter a system speed dialing number (3 digits).

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 Feature Operations
Personal Speed Dialing
MTo storeN
1. Go off-hook.
2. Enter .
3. Enter a personal speed dialing number (2 digits).
4. Enter the phone number to store (max. 32 digits).*1
5. Press .
6. After the confirmation tone, go on-hook.
MTo dialN
1. Go off-hook.
2. Press [AUTO DIAL/STORE].
3. Enter .
4. Enter a personal speed dialing number (2 digits).
One-touch Dialing
MTo storeN
1. Press the PROG soft button (S1).*2
2. Press a flexible CO button.
3. Enter .
4. Enter the number to store (max. 32 digits).*1
5. Press [ENTER].*3
6. Press [CANCEL].*2
MTo dialN
1. Go off-hook.
2. Press the flexible CO button assigned as a One-touch Dialing
button.
*1 Enter the outside line access number before an outside phone number.
*2 For KX-DT521, press [PAUSE/PROGRAM].
*3 For KX-DT521, press [AUTO DIAL/STORE].

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Feature Operations

During a Conversation
Call Hold
MTo holdN
1. Press [HOLD].
2. After the confirmation tone, go on-hook.
MTo retrieve a call at the holding extensionN
1. Go off-hook.
2. Press a flexible CO button or [INTERCOM].
MTo retrieve an outside call from another extensionN
1. Go off-hook.
2. Press a flexible CO button.
Call Transfer
MTo an extensionN
1. Press [TRANSFER].
2. After the confirmation tone, dial an extension number.
3. Talk.
4. Go on-hook.
MTo an outside partyN
1. Press [TRANSFER].
2. After the confirmation tone, press a flexible CO button.
3. Dial an outside phone number.
4. Talk.
5. Go on-hook.

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 Feature Operations

Setting the Telephone According to Your Needs

Do Not Disturb
1. Go off-hook.
2. Enter .
3. Press a dial key to select the setting.
: Both outside and intercom calls
: Outside calls only
: Intercom calls only
4. To enable Do Not Disturb, enter .
To cancel Do Not Disturb, enter .
5. After the confirmation tone, go on-hook.
Timed Reminder
MTo setN
1. Go off-hook.
2. Enter .
3. Enter the hour and minute (4 digits).
4. If 12-hour-time display is set, enter (AM) or (PM).
5. Enter (1 time) or (daily).
6. After the confirmation tone, go on-hook.
MTo cancelN
1. Go off-hook.
2. Enter .
3. After the confirmation tone, go on-hook.
MTo stop or answer the ring backN
1. Press [INTERCOM], or go off-hook.

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Feature Operations

Useful Features
Multiple Party Conversation
MTo add other parties during a conversationN
1. Press [CONF].
2. After the confirmation tone, dial the phone number of the party to
add.
3. Talk to the new party.
4. Press [CONF].
5. After the confirmation tone, talk with multiple parties.
MTo leave a conferenceN
1. Press [CONF].
2. After the confirmation tone, go on-hook.

Before Leaving Your Desk

Call Forwarding
1. Go off-hook.
2. Enter .
3. Press a dial key to select the types of calls to apply this feature to.
: Both outside and intercom calls
: Outside calls only
: Intercom calls only
4. Press a dial key to select the status.
: All calls
: Busy
: No answer
: Busy/No answer
: Cancel*1
5. Enter an extension number, and then enter , or enter a CO line
access number, an outside phone number, and then enter .
6. After the confirmation tone, go on-hook.
*1 If you enter in Step 4, you can skip Step 5.

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 Installation and Setup

Installation and Setup

Note
R Panasonic assumes no responsibility for injuries or property damage resulting
from failures arising out of improper installation or operation inconsistent with this
documentation.

Attaching a KX-DT590 to the KX-DT543/KX-DT546

The KX-DT590 allows 48 additional Flexible CO
buttons to be added to this unit. These buttons are
used to seize an outside line, make a call using
One-touch Dialing, or perform a feature that has been
assigned to the key.

1 Attach the KX-DT590 to

your unit with the 2
screws.*1

*1 Included with the KX-DT590.

Attaching the Stand

KX-DT521
1 Insert the catches of the stand into the hooks located in the unit.
2 Gently push the stand in the direction indicated until it locks into
place.The stand will be mounted.

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Installation and Setup
KX-DT543/KX-DT546/KX-DT590
1 Insert the catches (1) of the stand into hooks located in the unit.
2 Gently push the stand in the direction indicated until it locks into
place. The stand will be mounted in the high position.
Example: KX-DT546

Removing the Stand

KX-DT521
1 Remove the stand in the
direction indicated while
pushing the catches of the
stand with both hands as
shown.

KX-DT543/KX-DT546/KX-DT590
1 Hold the stand with both
hands.
2 Gently rotate the stand in
the direction indicated
until it is released.
Example: KX-DT546

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 Installation and Setup

Connections
KX-DT521 The telephone line cord
Connect to a PBX.
Connect to:
a digital proprietary telephone
— Digital XDP connection
To a handset jack
(handset)
Clamp

Headset jack

KX-DT543/KX-DT546
The telephone line cord
Connect to a PBX.
Connect to:
a digital proprietary telephone
— Digital XDP connection
a single line telephone
— XDP or parallel connection
Clamp To a handset jack
(handset)

Headset
EHS jack Headset jack

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Installation and Setup

KX-DT590 The telephone line cord

Connect to a PBX.

Clamp

Note
R When connecting a headset
The following headsets can be used with this unit. (Not all operations with the
headsets can be guaranteed.)
– Wired headsets
Panasonic KX-TCA400 or KX-TCA430
– EHS headsets (KX-DT543/KX-DT546 only)
Selected Plantronics®-brand headsets
For up-to-date information about headsets that have been tested with this unit,
please contact your dealer.
http://panasonic.net/pcc/support/pbx/

R When connecting cords

Ensure the cords are inserted in the grooves, and are clamped to prevent
damage to the connectors.

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 Wall Mounting

Wall Mounting
Note
R When mounting the KX-DT543/KX-DT546 with a KX-DT590 on the wall, attach
the KX-DT590 to the KX-DT543/KX-DT546 first, and then mount them on the
wall. For detail about the attaching, see “Attaching a KX-DT590 to the
KX-DT543/KX-DT546”, Page 17.
R When mounting the KX-DT543/KX-DT546 with a KX-DT590 on a wall, only ONE
KX-DT590 can be attached.
1 Insert the tabs of the wall mounting adaptor into the designated
openings in the base, and then slide the wall mounting adaptor in
the direction of the arrow until it clicks.

KX-DT521

KX-DT543/KX-DT546 with KX-DT590

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Wall Mounting
2 Fasten the wall mounting adaptor(s) to the base with the screw(s).
(Recommended torque: 0.4 N·m [4.08 kgf·cm/3.54 lbf·in] to 0.6 N·m
[6.12 kgf·cm/5.31 lbf·in])
3 Connect the cables to the unit, and run the cables through the wall
mounting adaptor, as shown in the illustration below.
4 Drive the screws into the wall either 83 mm (3 1/4 in) or
100 mm (3 15/16 in) apart, and mount the unit on the wall.

Example: KX-DT543/KX-DT546 with KX-DT590

3 The telephone line cord 4 Washer

40 mm (137/64 in)
or less
Drive the screw
to this point.

83 mm
(3 1/4 in)
100 mm
(3 15/16 in)

2
222 m
m
(8 47/
64 in)

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Notes

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One screw here 222 mm (8 47/64 in) One screw here

WALL MOUNTING TEMPLATE

1. Drive the screws into the wall as indicated.

2. Hook the unit onto the screw heads.

Note:

100 mm (3 15 16 in)
100 mm (3 15 16 in)
for KX-DT521/KX-DT543/KX-DT546

for KX-DT590
• If the KX-DT590 is mounted beside a

83 mm (3 1 4 in)
83 mm (3 1 4 in)

KX-DT543/KX-DT546, leave
222 mm (8 47/64 in) of space between the
2 screws for the DPT and the 2 screws

/
/

/
/

for the KX-DT590, as indicated above.

This space is abbreviated in this template
and must be measured.

One screw at either point One screw at either point

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